The Japanese-German Center was founded 40 years ago, on January 15, 1985, to promote and deepen Japanese-German and international exchange at the levels of business, science, culture, society, and politics. The JDZB's diverse exchange programs – currently five – contribute significantly to the realization of our foundation's purpose by promoting Japanese-German and international cooperation. The JDZB has been running various programs in cooperation with partners since 1999, and the number of alumnae and alumni has grown over the decades. 

To mark this occasion, the JDZB is organizing an alumni reunion for the exchange programs, where former participants can meet again and forge new connections across programs and years. During a panel with alumnae and alumni and a subsequent roundtable, new ideas for shaping sustainable relationships will be actively exchanged. We would also like to present the current agenda and plans of the JDZB. The evening reception will offer plenty of opportunities for networking. 

Please register via this website by August 15, 2025. A subsidy for travel expenses can be requested informally by contacting Carolin Weidmann (CWeidmann@jdzb.de). The subsidy amounts to a maximum of €150 for travel from Germany (outside Berlin) or a maximum of €500 for travel from Japan (upon presentation of relevant receipts). As only a limited number of subsidies are available, we kindly ask participants in exchange for a travel expenses subsidy to make a content-related contribution during or after the alumni reunion, to be agreed individually. We ask for your understanding that subsidies will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 

We look forward to seeing you again! 

If you have any questions, please contact Team Project Management: 

Carolin Weidmann 

Project Officer 
E-Mail: CWeidmann@jdzb.de Tel.: +49 (0)30 839 07 150